Arjuna Awards given by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports & Eligibility - Indian polity

Q.  Which of the following statements are true about the Arjuna Awards?

1. The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2. It is given for lifetime achievement in sports and games.
3. It is given to a player who shows consistency  for the previous three years at the international level with excellence for the year for which the Award is recommended and qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline.
4. It is given in category of Sports for the Physically Challenged also.
- Published on 12 Aug 15

a. 1,3,4
b. 1,2,3
c. 2,3,4
d. All

ANSWER: 1,3,4
 
Arjuna Awards is given to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. While Dhyan Chand Award is India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games. It is given in categories of Olympic Games / Asian Games / Commonwealth Games / World Cup / World Championship Disciplines and Cricket , Indigenous Games, Sports for the Physically Challenged.

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